News: Department of Criminal Justice

A woman in an Army uniform smiles
People |

National Guard member and UNLV student Jackie Trujillo finds way to balance helping combat the virus with her studies.

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Campus News |

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Business and Community |

Carnegie Foundation names university among top institutions in country for community engagement.

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Campus News |

Top of the List: Seeking help whenever you need it.

UNLV professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

Photo of Martha Amaya standing in a crowded group of people.
Campus News |

Honors College student Martha Amaya one of just 30 nationwide to receive Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship.

Police Services Assistant Chief Tod Miller poses in front of his cruiser on UNLV's campus.
People |

UNLV’s new assistant police chief discusses his time in the Marine Corps, his 25-year public safety career, and the winter “anthrax” he endured in Northern Nevada.

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People |

William S. Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year and former public defender John Piro's work recognized for helping pursue mental-health reform within the justice system.

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Campus News |

Criminal justice mentorship program helps first-generation students navigate college

A portrait of UNLV associate professor Emily Salisbury standing in front of the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center.
Arts and Culture |

‘Orange is the New Black’ has mirrored real-life circumstances of women offenders since its debut in 2013.

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People |

Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.

Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community |

Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.